Makeup brush cleaning process

ABSTRACT

A method of cleaning and restoring makeup brushes. The makeup brushes can be contacted with an aqueous ozone solution to remove debris and sanitize the makeup brush. The makeup brush can also be contacted with a tincture solution to aid in the removal of debris. The makeup brush can also be vibrated or agitated to further aid in the removal of debris from the makeup brush.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is a conversion of U.S. Provisional Applicationhaving U.S. Ser. No. 63/392,182, filed Jul. 28, 2022, which claims thebenefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e). The disclosure of which is herebyexpressly incorporated herein by reference.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

Not applicable.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE 1. Field of the Invention

The present disclosure relates to a makeup brush cleaning process fordisinfecting, cleaning and restoring makeup brushes.

2. Description of the Related Art

Typically, when a makeup brush has been used makeup debris builds up onthe bristles of the makeup brush. Additionally, oils from a brush user'sskin can also accumulate on the bristles of the makeup brush, which cancause additional makeup debris to build up on the bristles of the makeupbrush. The more oil that builds up on the makeup brush bristlesincreases the amount of makeup debris that sticks to the bristles andreduces the amount of makeup that is transferred to the makeup brushuser's skin. Various other problems can occur due to dirty makeupbrushes, such as causing an eye infection in the user of the makeupbrush. The typical solution to this problem is discarding the makeupbrush and buying a new makeup brush, which are not inexpensive.

Accordingly, there is a need for a process to clean makeup brushes toremove the debris and oil that builds up on the bristles.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure is directed to a method of cleaning and restoringmakeup brushes. The makeup brushes can be contacted with an aqueousozone solution to remove debris and sanitize the makeup brush. Themakeup brush can also be contacted with a tincture solution to aid inthe removal of debris. The makeup brush can also be vibrated or agitatedto further aid in the removal of debris from the makeup brush.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of dirty makeup brushes.

FIG. 2A shows one embodiment of a makeup brush cleaning process.

FIG. 2B shows another embodiment of the makeup brush cleaning process.

FIG. 2C shows another embodiment of the makeup brush cleaning process.

FIG. 3 shown another part of the makeup brush cleaning process.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of clean makeup brushes.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure relates to a method for cleaning makeup brushes10 to remove debris 12 and oils built up on the bristles 14 and even thehandle 16 during use of the makeup brush 10. FIG. 1 shows makeup brushes10 with debris 12 caked thereon. The method includes soaking the brushes10 in a tincture solution 18, which is a solution that has ethanol asits solvent. Typically, a tincture solution includes an extract of aplant or animal that is dissolved in the ethanol, or ethyl alcohol.Tincture solutions can also use vinegar, glycerol, diethyl ether andpropylene glycol as solvents. The tincture solution 18 can also includewater to help dissolve constituents the ethanol does not dissolve asefficiently.

In one embodiment, the tincture solution 18 includes glycerin andvegetable oil. The tincture solution 18 can also include ethanol and/orlavender oil added to the glycerin and vegetable oil. One commerciallyavailable tincture solution that can be used is called tincture of greensoap. It should be understood and appreciated that the tincture solution18 can include any constituents known for use in tincture solutions (oreven more specifically in use with tincture of green soaps). Thetincture solution 18 is capable of cleaning and sanitizing surfaces onwhich it is applied. It is also good for disinfecting skin.

The method also includes the step of agitating the tincture solution 18with the makeup brushes 10 disposed therein, which agitates the tincturesolution 18 around the bristles 14 and handle 16 of the makeup brush 10.In an alternate embodiment shown in FIG. 2A, the makeup brushes 10themselves can be agitated or vibrated in the tincture solution 18 byattachment to a vibration device 20, which ultimately agitates thebristles 14 of the makeup brush 10 in the tincture solution 18. Theagitation or vibration helps break down makeup residue, dirt, grime andoil built up on the bristles 14 of the makeup brush 10. As shown in FIG.2B, the agitation or vibration can be caused by placing the vibrationdevice 20 in a container 22 the tincture solution 18 is contained in. Asshown in FIG. 2C, the vibration device 20 can also be used to vibratethe container 22 that the brushes 10 and the tincture solution 18 arein. The vibration device 20 can be any device known in the art capableof vibrating the bristles 14 of the makeup brush 10 in the tincturesolution 18, capable of being attached to the makeup brushes 10 andvibrating them, or capable of attachment to and vibration of thecontainer 22 holding the brushes 10 and the tincture solution 18.

After the makeup brushes have soaked in the tincture solution 18 for apredetermined amount of time and/or agitated or vibrated, the makeupbrushes 10 can be provided to an aqueous ozone solution 24 to sanitizethe makeup brushes 10. In one embodiment, the makeup brushes 10 can berinsed before being provided to the aqueous ozone solution 24. Theaqueous ozone solution 24 can be generated by generating ozone (O₃) fromoxygen (O₂). The O₃ can then be infused into an aqueous or water-basedsolution to create the aqueous ozone solution 24. The aqueous ozonesolution 24 can be applied to the brushes 10 via any manner known in theart. The aqueous ozone solution 24 can be poured over the brushes10/bristles 14 via a hose or tubing, the brushes 10/bristles 14 can besubjected to a container of the aqueous ozone solution 24 and sanitizedthat way, etc.

After the makeup brushes have been cleaned and sanitized, the bristles14 of the makeup brushes are dried. In one embodiment of the presentdisclosure, the makeup brushes 10 can be rinsed with water before theyare dried. The makeup brushes 10 can be dried by subjecting them to air(i.e., just hanging them up), heated air, or blown heated air. In oneembodiment, the brushes 10 can be dried using an air blower using autoinduction with a mild air output. It should be understood andappreciated that the makeup brushes 10 can be dried in any manner knownin the art such that the makeup brushes 10 can properly dried.

From the above description, it is clear that the present disclosure iswell-adapted to carry out the objectives and to attain the advantagesmentioned herein as well as those inherent in the disclosure. Whilepresently preferred embodiments have been described herein, it will beunderstood that numerous changes may be made which will readily suggestthemselves to those skilled in the art and which are accomplished withinthe spirit of the disclosure and claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A method of cleaning and restoring a makeup brush, the method comprising: contacting the makeup brush with an aqueous ozone solution to remove debris and sanitize the makeup brush.
 2. The process of claim 1 further comprising the step of soaking the makeup brush in a tincture solution.
 3. The process of claim 1 further comprising the step of drying the makeup brush.
 4. The process of claim 2 further comprising the step of agitating the makeup brush in the tincture solution to remove debris from bristles of the makeup brush.
 5. The process of claim 4 wherein agitation of the makeup brush occurs via a vibration device.
 6. The process of claim 5 wherein the makeup brush is attached to the vibration device to agitate the makeup brush in the tincture solution.
 7. The process of claim 5 wherein the makeup brush is disposed in a container with the tincture solution and the vibration device is connected to the container to agitate the makeup brush in the tincture solution.
 8. The process of claim 5 wherein the vibration device can be placed into the tincture solution to cause the tincture solution to be agitated around the makeup brush.
 9. The process of claim 1 further comprising rinsing the makeup brush before the makeup brush is contacted by the aqueous ozone solution.
 10. The process of claim 9 further comprising rinsing the makeup brush after contacting the makeup brush with the aqueous ozone solution.
 11. The process of claim 1 wherein the aqueous ozone solution is generated by infusing ozone into water or an aqueous based solution.
 12. The process of claim 3 wherein the makeup brush is dried by hanging the makeup brush up.
 13. The process of claim 3 wherein the makeup brush is dried by blowing air over the makeup brush.
 14. The process of claim 3 wherein the makeup brush is dried by blowing heated air over the makeup brush.
 15. The process of claim 3 wherein the makeup brush is dried using an air blower using auto induction with a mild air output.
 16. The process of claim 1 wherein the aqueous ozone solution is poured over the makeup brush.
 17. The process of claim 16 wherein the aqueous ozone solution is caused to contact the makeup brush by passing the aqueous ozone solution through a hose or tube.
 18. The process of claim 1 wherein the makeup brush contacts the aqueous ozone solution by placing the makeup brush in a container filled with the aqueous ozone solution.
 19. The process of claim 12 wherein the tincture solution includes glycerin and vegetable oil. 